Timothy & Titus
Teachers
Lesson Summary
The class opened by introducing the historical context of Timothy, focusing on his origins in Lystra, Asia Minor, and the debate among scholars regarding his age when Paul first met him. The teacher referenced Wayne Jackson's commentary and highlighted Timothy’s mixed heritage—his mother Eunice, a Jewish believer, and his Greek father—citing Acts 16:3 and the fact that Timothy was not circumcised. The discussion then moved to Timothy’s upbringing under the spiritual instruction of his grandmother Lois and mother Eunice, using 2 Timothy 1:5 and 2 Timothy 3:15 to illustrate the early grounding in Scripture. The lesson traced Timothy’s involvement in Paul’s missionary journeys, detailing his selection after Paul’s first visit to Lystra and his subsequent role on the second journey through Phrygia, Galatia, and Macedonia. Key passages such as the vision of a man from Macedonia (Acts 16:9‑10), the laying on of hands and the gift of prophecy (1 Timothy 4:14; 2 Timothy 1:6), and the Berean example (Acts 17:11) were examined. The class concluded by affirming Paul’s deep affection for Timothy and the significance of these insights for understanding the pastoral letters to Timothy and Titus.
Key Scriptures
For I am mindful of the sincere faith within you, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am sure that it is in you as well.
And that from childhood you have known the sacred writings, which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith, which is in Christ Jesus.